Exterior wall panels and buildings

Abstract

To provide exterior wall panels and buildings that offer superior design aesthetics. [Solution] The exterior wall panel 12 comprises a panel body 20 and a plurality of main pattern portions 21 and a plurality of sub-pattern portions 22 that protrude from the panel body 20 in the thickness direction D1 and are arranged in the width direction D2. The plurality of main pattern portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include a medium main pattern portion 21b, a small main pattern portion 21a whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is smaller than that of the medium main pattern portion 21b, and a large main pattern portion 21c whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is larger than that of the medium main pattern portion 21b. The plurality of sub-pattern portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include a medium sub-pattern portion 22b, a small sub-pattern portion 22a whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is smaller than that of the medium sub-pattern portion 22b, and a large sub-pattern portion 22c whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is larger than that of the medium sub-pattern portion 22b.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an exterior wall panel and a building. [Background Art]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an exterior wall panel used for an exterior wall of a building. A plurality of exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction of the exterior wall panels. [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Literature]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2007-9652 [Summary of the Invention] [Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

[0004] If manufacturing errors or construction errors occur in the exterior wall panel in the thickness direction of the exterior wall panel, a displacement in the thickness direction occurs between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction, which may reduce the designability of the exterior wall. [Means for Solving the Problem]

[0005] (1) An exterior wall panel that solves the above problem comprises a plate-shaped panel body, a plurality of main pattern portions that protrude from the panel body in the thickness direction and are spaced apart in the width direction of the panel body, and a plurality of sub-pattern portions that protrude from the panel body in the thickness direction and are arranged in the width direction, wherein the dimensions of the sub-pattern portions in the vertical direction of the panel body are smaller than the dimensions of the main pattern portions in the vertical direction, the plurality of main pattern portions arranged in the width direction and the plurality of sub-pattern portions arranged in the width direction are arranged alternately in the vertical direction, the plurality of main pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a medium main pattern portion, a small main pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium main pattern portion, and a large main pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium main pattern portion, and the plurality of sub-pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a medium sub-pattern portion, a small sub-pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium sub-pattern portion, and a large sub-pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium sub-pattern portion.

[0006] According to the above configuration, since multiple main pattern sections and multiple sub-pattern sections are arranged in the width direction, an exterior wall panel with a design that emphasizes the width direction can be provided. Furthermore, the multiple main pattern sections arranged in the width direction include small main pattern sections, medium main pattern sections, and large main pattern sections with different protrusion amounts from the panel body. The multiple sub-pattern sections arranged in the width direction also include small sub-pattern sections, medium sub-pattern sections, and large sub-pattern sections with different protrusion amounts from the panel body. As a result, an exterior wall panel with a design that has irregularities in the thickness direction can be provided. In addition, when multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction of the exterior wall panels, the deviation in the thickness direction is less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction. Therefore, an exterior wall with superior design can be provided.

[0007] (2) In the exterior wall panel described in (1) above, in the plurality of main pattern portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end main pattern portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end main pattern portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small main pattern portion and the large main pattern portion.

[0008] In two exterior wall panels adjacent to each other in the width direction, the first end main pattern portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end main pattern portion of the other exterior wall panel are adjacent in the width direction. With the above configuration, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the first end main pattern portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end main pattern portion of the other exterior wall panel can be made smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the main pattern portion of one exterior wall panel and the main pattern portion of the other exterior wall panel. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the main pattern portion of one exterior wall panel and the main pattern portion of the other exterior wall panel is the sum of the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction of the two exterior wall panels due to manufacturing and construction errors in the thickness direction, and the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the main pattern portions within the exterior wall panel. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the main pattern portions within the exterior wall panel is the amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the small main pattern portion and the large main pattern portion within the exterior wall panel. As a result, the displacement in the thickness direction between the first end main pattern portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end main pattern portion of the other exterior wall panel becomes less noticeable. Therefore, the misalignment in the thickness direction of adjacent main pattern portions in the width direction becomes less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction.

[0009] (3) In the exterior wall panel of (1) or (2) above, in the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small sub-handle portion and the large sub-handle portion.

[0010] In two exterior wall panels adjacent to each other in the width direction, the first end sub-pattern of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-pattern of the other exterior wall panel are adjacent in the width direction. With the above configuration, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the first end sub-pattern of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-pattern of the other exterior wall panel can be made smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the sub-pattern of one exterior wall panel and the sub-pattern of the other exterior wall panel. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the sub-pattern of one exterior wall panel and the sub-pattern of the other exterior wall panel is the sum of the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction of the two exterior wall panels due to manufacturing and construction errors in the thickness direction, and the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between sub-patterns within the exterior wall panel. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction between sub-patterns within the exterior wall panel is the amount of displacement in the thickness direction between the small sub-pattern and the large sub-pattern within the exterior wall panel. As a result, the displacement in the thickness direction between the first end sub-pattern of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-pattern of the other exterior wall panel becomes less noticeable. Therefore, the misalignment in the thickness direction of adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction becomes less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction.

[0011] (4) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (3) above, the plurality of secondary handles arranged in the width direction include a central secondary handle, an upper secondary handle positioned above the central secondary handle, and a lower secondary handle positioned below the central secondary handle.

[0012] In this configuration, the multiple sub-patterns arranged in the width direction include an upper sub-pattern, a central sub-pattern, and a lower sub-pattern, which are positioned differently in the vertical direction. Therefore, when multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction, even if there are vertical manufacturing or construction errors in the exterior wall panels, the vertical misalignment between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction becomes less noticeable.

[0013] (5) In the exterior wall panel described in (4) above, in the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the upper sub-handle portion and the lower sub-handle portion.

[0014] In two exterior wall panels adjacent to each other in the width direction, the first end sub-handle portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-handle portion of the other exterior wall panel are adjacent in the width direction. With the above configuration, the amount of vertical displacement between the first end sub-handle portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-handle portion of the other exterior wall panel can be made smaller than the maximum vertical displacement between the sub-handle portion of one exterior wall panel and the sub-handle portion of the other exterior wall panel. The maximum vertical displacement between the sub-handle portion of one exterior wall panel and the sub-handle portion of the other exterior wall panel is the sum of the maximum vertical displacement of the two exterior wall panels due to vertical manufacturing and construction errors, and the maximum vertical displacement between the sub-handle portions within the exterior wall panel. The maximum vertical displacement between the sub-handle portions within the exterior wall panel is the vertical displacement between the upper sub-handle portion and the lower sub-handle portion within the exterior wall panel. As a result, the vertical displacement between the first end sub-handle portion of one exterior wall panel and the second end sub-handle portion of the other exterior wall panel becomes less noticeable. Therefore, the vertical misalignment of adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction becomes less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction.

[0015] (6) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (5) above, the plurality of sub-patterns arranged in the width direction include sub-patterns with different dimensions in the width direction. This configuration allows for an improvement in the aesthetic appeal of the exterior wall panels.

[0016] (7) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (6) above, the boundary between two adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction is provided at a position offset in the width direction with respect to the vertical joint located between two main pattern sections aligned in the width direction. With this configuration, the vertical joints are less emphasized compared to a case where the boundary between two adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction is located at the same position as the vertical joint in the width direction.

[0017] (8) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (7) above, the secondary pattern portion has a secondary pattern design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, and the secondary pattern design surface is provided with a recess that extends in the width direction. This configuration allows for shading in the secondary handle area, giving it depth and softness. Furthermore, it emphasizes the continuity of the secondary handle area in the width direction.

[0018] (9) In the exterior wall panel described in (8) above, a plurality of recesses are provided so as to be spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the dimensions of the recesses in the vertical direction differ among the plurality of recesses arranged in the vertical direction. This configuration allows for an improvement in the aesthetic appeal of the exterior wall panels.

[0019] (10) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (9) above, the main pattern portion has a main pattern design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, and the main pattern design surface is an uneven surface.

[0020] With this configuration, compared to the case where the main pattern surface is a flat surface, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction of the exterior wall panels, the deviation in the thickness direction between adjacent exterior wall panels in the width direction becomes less noticeable.

[0021] (11) In any one of the exterior wall panels described in (1) to (10) above, the main central pattern section, the small main pattern section, and the large main pattern section are arranged irregularly, and the secondary central pattern section, the small secondary pattern section, and the large secondary pattern section are arranged irregularly. This configuration makes it less likely for the pattern of the exterior wall to be uneven when multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction.

[0022] (12) A building that solves the above problem has an exterior wall having multiple exterior wall panels of any one of (1) to (11) above, and the multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction.

[0023] According to the above configuration, since the plurality of main pattern portions and the plurality of sub pattern portions are each arranged in the width direction, an outer wall panel having a design that emphasizes the width direction can be provided. Further, the plurality of main pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a small main pattern portion, a middle main pattern portion, and a large main pattern portion having different protrusion amounts from the panel body. The plurality of sub pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a small sub pattern portion, a middle sub pattern portion, and a large sub pattern portion having different protrusion amounts from the panel body. This makes it possible to provide an outer wall panel having a design with unevenness in the thickness direction. Further, even if there are manufacturing errors or construction errors in the thickness direction of the outer wall panels, displacement in the thickness direction between adjacent outer wall panels in the width direction is less noticeable. Therefore, an outer wall excellent in design can be provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the outer wall panel and the building of the present disclosure, an outer wall excellent in design can be provided. [Brief Description of Drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] It is a front view of a building. [Figure 2] It is a front view of an outer wall panel. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of the outer wall panel taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view of the outer wall panel taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 2. [Figure 5] It is a front view of the sub pattern portion. [Figure 6] It is a front view showing a boundary between outer wall panels on an outer wall. [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0026] The outer wall panel 12 and the building 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. As shown in FIG. 1, an outer wall 11 of a building 10 includes a plurality of outer wall panels 12. The plurality of outer wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction of the outer wall panels 12. The configuration of the outer wall panel 12 is the same for all outer wall panels 12.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, the exterior wall panel 12 has a plate-shaped panel body 20, a plurality of main pattern parts 21, and a plurality of sub-pattern parts 22. The plurality of main pattern parts 21 and the plurality of sub-pattern parts 22 form the pattern of the exterior wall panel 12. Note that the plurality of main pattern parts 21 and the plurality of sub-pattern parts 22 are not shown in Figure 1. The exterior wall panel 12 is integrally molded by pouring the material for the exterior wall panel 12 into a formwork (not shown). The "thickness direction of the panel body 20", the "width direction of the panel body 20", and the "vertical direction of the panel body 20" are referred to as "thickness direction D1", "width direction D2", and "vertical direction D3", respectively.

[0028] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the panel body 20 has an inner surface 20a and an outer surface 20b. The inner surface 20a and the outer surface 20b are surfaces perpendicular to the thickness direction D1. The inner surface 20a and the outer surface 20b are both flat surfaces. The outer surface 20b is the surface opposite the inner surface 20a. The outer surface 20b is the surface exposed to the outdoors.

[0029] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the main pattern portion 21 is provided on the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20. The main pattern portion 21 protrudes from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 in the thickness direction D1. Multiple main pattern portions 21 are arranged with spacing in the width direction D2. A vertical joint 23 is provided between two main pattern portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2. Multiple rows of the multiple main pattern portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2 are provided with spacing in the vertical direction D3. In this embodiment, four rows of the multiple main pattern portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2 are provided in the vertical direction D3.

[0030] The main handle portion 21 is rectangular in shape. The longitudinal direction of the main handle portion 21 is the same as the width direction D2. The short direction of the main handle portion 21 is the same as the vertical direction D3. The main handle portion 21 has a main handle design surface 210 that intersects with the thickness direction D1. The main handle design surface 210 in this embodiment is an uneven surface.

[0031] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the secondary handle portion 22 is provided on the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20. The secondary handle portion 22 protrudes from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 in the thickness direction D1. Multiple secondary handle portions 22 are arranged in the width direction D2. Multiple secondary handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 are arranged in multiple rows in the vertical direction D3. In this embodiment, multiple secondary handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 are arranged in four rows in the vertical direction D3. The rows of secondary handle portions 22 are located between the rows of main handle portions 21 in the vertical direction D3. That is, the multiple main handle portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2 and the multiple secondary handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 are arranged alternately in the vertical direction D3.

[0032] The secondary handle portion 22 is rectangular in shape. The longitudinal direction of the secondary handle portion 22 is the same as the width direction D2. The short direction of the secondary handle portion 22 is the same as the vertical direction D3. The dimensions of the secondary handle portion 22 in the vertical direction D3 are smaller than the dimensions of the main handle portion 21 in the vertical direction D3. The secondary handle portion 22 has a secondary handle design surface 220 that intersects with the thickness direction D1. In this embodiment, the secondary handle design surface 220 is a flat surface.

[0033] <Details of main handle section 21> The multiple main handle sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include a small main handle section 21a, a medium main handle section 21b, and a large main handle section 21c. The small main handle section 21a is the main handle section 21 with the smallest protrusion from the panel body 20 among the multiple main handle sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2. The large main handle section 21c is the main handle section 21 with the largest protrusion from the panel body 20 among the multiple main handle sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2. The medium main handle section 21b is the main handle section 21 with a protrusion from the panel body 20 that is greater than the small main handle section 21a and smaller than the large main handle section 21c. The amount of protrusion of the small main handle section 21a from the panel body 20 is less than the amount of protrusion of the medium main handle section 21b from the panel body 20. The amount of protrusion of the large main handle portion 21c from the panel body 20 is greater than the amount of protrusion of the medium main handle portion 21b from the panel body 20. In other words, the multiple main handle portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include three types of main handle portions 21 with different amounts of protrusion from the panel body 20.

[0034] In this embodiment, the "amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20" refers to the distance from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the most protruding part of the main pattern design surface 210 of the main pattern portion 21. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20 is 10 mm for the medium main pattern portion 21b. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20 is 9 mm, which is 1 mm less than that of the medium main pattern portion 21b. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20 is 11 mm, which is 1 mm greater than that of the medium main pattern portion 21b.

[0035] In Figure 2, the small main pattern section 21a is shown in white, the medium main pattern section 21b is shown with low-density dot hatching, and the large main pattern section 21c is shown with high-density dot hatching. In this embodiment, the first end of the panel body 20 in the width direction D2 is the left end of the panel body 20 in Figure 2. The second end of the panel body 20 in the width direction D2 is the right end of the panel body 20 in Figure 2.

[0036] The central handle portion 21b, the small handle portion 21a, and the large handle portion 21c are arranged irregularly. In this embodiment, in the first row of handle portions 21 from the top, the central handle portion 21b, the central handle portion 21b, the large handle portion 21c, and the small handle portion 21a are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the second row of handle portions 21 from the top, the large handle portion 21c, the large handle portion 21c, the small handle portion 21a, and the central handle portion 21b are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the third row of handle portions 21 from the top, the central handle portion 21b, the small handle portion 21a, the large handle portion 21c, and the large handle portion 21c are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the fourth row of main handle sections 21 from the top, the large main handle section 21c, small main handle section 21a, medium main handle section 21b, and medium main handle section 21b are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20.

[0037] In a plurality of main handle portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2, the main handle portion 21 located at the first end in the width direction D2 is the first end main handle portion 21x, and the main handle portion 21 located at the second end in the width direction D2 is the second end main handle portion 21y. The combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y does not include the combination of the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c.

[0038] In this embodiment, in the first row of main handles 21 from the top, the first end main handle portion 21x is the middle main handle portion 21b, and the second end main handle portion 21y is the small main handle portion 21a. In the second row of main handles 21 from the top, the first end main handle portion 21x is the large main handle portion 21c, and the second end main handle portion 21y is the middle main handle portion 21b. In the third row of main handles 21 from the top, the first end main handle portion 21x is the middle main handle portion 21b, and the second end main handle portion 21y is the large main handle portion 21c. In the fourth row of main handles 21 from the top, the first end main handle portion 21x is the large main handle portion 21c, and the second end main handle portion 21y is the middle main handle portion 21b.

[0039] <Details of the secondary handle part 22> The multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include a small sub-handle section 22a, a medium sub-handle section 22b, and a large sub-handle section 22c. The small sub-handle section 22a is the sub-handle section 22 with the smallest protrusion from the panel body 20 among the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2. The large sub-handle section 22c is the sub-handle section 22 with the largest protrusion from the panel body 20 among the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2. The medium sub-handle section 22b is the sub-handle section 22 with a protrusion from the panel body 20 that is greater than that of the small sub-handle section 22a and smaller than that of the large sub-handle section 22c. The amount of protrusion of the small sub-handle section 22a from the panel body 20 is less than the amount of protrusion of the medium sub-handle section 22b from the panel body 20. The amount of protrusion of the large sub-handle portion 22c from the panel body 20 is greater than the amount of protrusion of the medium sub-handle portion 22b from the panel body 20. In other words, the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include three types of sub-handle portions 22 with different amounts of protrusion from the panel body 20.

[0040] In this embodiment, the "amount of protrusion of the secondary pattern portion 22 from the panel body 20" refers to the dimension from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the secondary pattern design surface 220 of the secondary pattern portion 22. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the secondary pattern portion 22b from the panel body 20 is 10 mm. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the secondary pattern portion 22a from the panel body 20 is 9 mm, which is 1 mm less than that of the secondary pattern portion 22b. In this embodiment, the amount of protrusion of the secondary pattern portion 22c from the panel body 20 is 11 mm, which is 1 mm greater than that of the secondary pattern portion 22b.

[0041] In Figure 2, the small secondary handle portion 22a is shown in white, the medium secondary handle portion 22b is shown with low-density dot hatching, and the large secondary handle portion 22c is shown with high-density dot hatching. The medium sub-handle portion 22b, the small sub-handle portion 22a, and the large sub-handle portion 22c are arranged irregularly. In this embodiment, in the first row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the small sub-handle portion 22a, medium sub-handle portion 22b, large sub-handle portion 22c, and small sub-handle portion 22a are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the second row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the small sub-handle portion 22a, large sub-handle portion 22c, and medium sub-handle portion 22b are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the third row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the medium sub-handle portion 22b, large sub-handle portion 22c, small sub-handle portion 22a, and small sub-handle portion 22a are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the fourth row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the medium sub-handle section 22b, the large sub-handle section 22c, and the small sub-handle section 22a are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20.

[0042] In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the sub-handle portion 22 located at the first end in the width direction D2 is the first end sub-handle portion 22x, and the sub-handle portion 22 located at the second end in the width direction D2 is the second end sub-handle portion 22y. The combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y does not include the combination of the small sub-handle portion 22a and the large sub-handle portion 22c.

[0043] In this embodiment, in the first row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle section 22x is a small sub-handle section 22a, and the second end sub-handle section 22y is a small sub-handle section 22a. In the second row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle section 22x is a small sub-handle section 22a, and the second end sub-handle section 22y is a medium sub-handle section 22b. In the third row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle section 22x is a medium sub-handle section 22b, and the second end sub-handle section 22y is a small sub-handle section 22a. In the fourth row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle section 22x is a medium sub-handle section 22b, and the second end sub-handle section 22y is a small sub-handle section 22a.

[0044] The multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include an upper sub-handle section 22u, a central sub-handle section 22m, and a lower sub-handle section 22d. The upper sub-handle section 22u is the uppermost sub-handle section 22 among the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2. The lower sub-handle section 22d is the lowermost sub-handle section 22 among the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2. The central sub-handle section 22m is the sub-handle section 22 located below the upper sub-handle section 22u and above the lower sub-handle section 22d among the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2. In other words, the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include three types of sub-handle sections 22 that are located at different positions in the vertical direction D3.

[0045] The upper secondary handle portion 22u is positioned above the central secondary handle portion 22m. More specifically, the upper end of the upper secondary handle portion 22u is located above the upper end of the central secondary handle portion 22m. The lower end of the upper secondary handle portion 22u is located below the upper end of the central secondary handle portion 22m, and above the lower end of the central secondary handle portion 22m. In this embodiment, the upper secondary handle portion 22u is positioned 1 mm above the central secondary handle portion 22m.

[0046] The lower secondary handle portion 22d is positioned at a lower position relative to the central secondary handle portion 22m. More specifically, the lower end of the lower secondary handle portion 22d is located below the lower end of the central secondary handle portion 22m. The upper end of the lower secondary handle portion 22d is located above the lower end of the central secondary handle portion 22m, and below the upper end of the central secondary handle portion 22m. In this embodiment, the lower secondary handle portion 22d is positioned at a position shifted 1 mm below the central secondary handle portion 22m.

[0047] The central sub-handle portion 22m, the upper sub-handle portion 22u, and the lower sub-handle portion 22d are arranged irregularly. In this embodiment, in the first row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the upper sub-handle portion 22u, the lower sub-handle portion 22d, the central sub-handle portion 22m, and the upper sub-handle portion 22u are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the second row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the central sub-handle portion 22m, the upper sub-handle portion 22u, and the lower sub-handle portion 22d are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the third row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the lower sub-handle portion 22d, the central sub-handle portion 22m, the upper sub-handle portion 22u, and the central sub-handle portion 22m are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the fourth row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the upper sub-handle section 22u, the lower sub-handle section 22d, and the central sub-handle section 22m are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20.

[0048] In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y does not include the combination of the upper sub-handle portion 22u and the lower sub-handle portion 22d. In this embodiment, in the first row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle portion 22x is the upper sub-handle portion 22u, and the second end sub-handle portion 22y is the upper sub-handle portion 22u. In the second row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle portion 22x is the central sub-handle portion 22m, and the second end sub-handle portion 22y is the lower sub-handle portion 22d. In the third row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle portion 22x is the lower sub-handle portion 22d, and the second end sub-handle portion 22y is the central sub-handle portion 22m. In the fourth row of the sub-handle section 22 from the top, the first end sub-handle section 22x is the upper sub-handle section 22u, and the second end sub-handle section 22y is the central sub-handle section 22m.

[0049] The multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include a first sub-handle section 221, a second sub-handle section 222, a third sub-handle section 223, and a fourth sub-handle section 224. The dimension of the first sub-handle section 221 in the width direction D2 is approximately half the dimension of the main handle section 21 in the width direction D2. The dimension of the second sub-handle section 222 in the width direction D2 is larger than the dimension of the first sub-handle section 221 in the width direction D2. The dimension of the second sub-handle section 222 in the width direction D2 is approximately the same as the dimension of the main handle section 21 in the width direction D2. The dimension of the third sub-handle section 223 in the width direction D2 is larger than the dimension of the second sub-handle section 222 in the width direction D2. The dimension of the third sub-handle section 223 in the width direction D2 is approximately 1.5 times the dimension of the main handle section 21 in the width direction D2. The dimensions of the fourth sub-handle portion 224 in the width direction D2 are larger than the dimensions of the third sub-handle portion 223 in the width direction D2. The dimensions of the fourth sub-handle portion 224 in the width direction D2 are approximately twice the dimensions of the main handle portion 21 in the width direction D2. In other words, the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include four types of sub-handle portions 22 with different dimensions in the width direction D2.

[0050] The first sub-handle portion 221, the second sub-handle portion 222, the third sub-handle portion 223, and the fourth sub-handle portion 224 are arranged irregularly. In this embodiment, in the first row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the third sub-handle portion 223, the second sub-handle portion 222, the second sub-handle portion 222, and the first sub-handle portion 221 are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the second row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the first sub-handle portion 221, the fourth sub-handle portion 224, and the third sub-handle portion 223 are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the third row of sub-handle portions 22 from the top, the first sub-handle portion 221, the second sub-handle portion 222, the fourth sub-handle portion 224, and the first sub-handle portion 221 are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20. In the fourth row of sub-handle sections 22 from the top, the third sub-handle section 223, the second sub-handle section 222, and the third sub-handle section 223 are arranged in this order from the first end to the second end in the width direction D2 of the panel body 20.

[0051] The boundary between two adjacent sub-pattern sections 22 in the width direction D2 is positioned offset in the width direction D2 relative to the vertical joint 23. In other words, the boundary between two adjacent sub-pattern sections 22 in the width direction D2 is not aligned with the vertical joint 23 in the vertical direction D3.

[0052] As shown in Figure 5, the secondary handle design surface 220 is provided with recesses 24. Note that the recesses 24 are not shown in figures other than Figure 5. The recesses 24 extend in the width direction D2 from the first end to the second end of the secondary handle portion 22 in the width direction D2. In this embodiment, the secondary handle design surface 220 is provided with two recesses 24 that are spaced apart in the vertical direction D3.

[0053] The two recesses 24 aligned in the vertical direction D3 include two of the following: the first recess 24a, the second recess 24b, the third recess 24c, and the fourth recess 24d. The dimension of the second recess 24b in the vertical direction D3 is larger than the dimension of the first recess 24a in the vertical direction D3. The dimension of the third recess 24c in the vertical direction D3 is larger than the dimension of the second recess 24b in the vertical direction D3. The dimension of the fourth recess 24d in the vertical direction D3 is larger than the dimension of the third recess 24c in the vertical direction D3. In other words, the two recesses 24 aligned in the vertical direction D3 include two types of recesses 24 with different dimensions in the vertical direction D3.

[0054] Therefore, the dimensions of the recesses 24 in the vertical direction D3 differ between two recesses 24 aligned in the vertical direction D3. Furthermore, the combination of two recesses 24 provided on the secondary handle portion 22 differs for each secondary handle portion 22.

[0055] For example, in the secondary handle portion 22p shown in Figure 5, of the two recesses 24, the upper recess 24 is the second recess 24b, and the lower recess 24 is the fourth recess 24d. In the secondary handle portion 22q shown in Figure 5, the upper recess 24 is the third recess 24c, and the lower recess 24 is the first recess 24a.

[0056] The distance between the two recesses 24 in the vertical direction D3 differs for each sub-handle portion 22. For example, the distance between the two recesses 24 in one sub-handle portion 22q shown in Figure 5 is greater than the distance between the two recesses 24 in the other sub-handle portion 22p.

[0057] [Operation of this embodiment] The operation of this embodiment will now be explained. <Effect 1> The multiple main pattern sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include a medium main pattern section 21b, a small main pattern section 21a whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is smaller than that of the medium main pattern section 21b, and a large main pattern section 21c whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is larger than that of the medium main pattern section 21b. As a result, the multiple main pattern sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 are misaligned in the thickness direction D1. The multiple sub-pattern sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include a medium sub-pattern section 22b, a small sub-pattern section 22a whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is smaller than that of the medium sub-pattern section 22b, and a large sub-pattern section 22c whose protrusion from the panel body 20 is larger than that of the medium sub-pattern section 22b. As a result, the multiple sub-pattern sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 are misaligned in the thickness direction D1. Therefore, when multiple exterior wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction D2, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1 of the exterior wall panels 12, the misalignment in the thickness direction D1 between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2 is less noticeable.

[0058] <Effect 2> As shown in Figure 6, multiple exterior wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction D2. In two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 are adjacent in the width direction D2. In two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the first end sub-handle portion 22x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end sub-handle portion 22y of the other exterior wall panel 12 are adjacent in the width direction D2.

[0059] The maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main pattern portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main pattern portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12 is the sum of the maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the two exterior wall panels 12 due to manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1, and the maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main pattern portions 21 within the exterior wall panel 12. The maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the two exterior wall panels 12 due to manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1 is, for example, 2 mm. The maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main pattern portions 21 within the exterior wall panel 12 is the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the small main pattern portion 21a and the large main pattern portion 21c within the exterior wall panel 12. In this embodiment, the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the small main pattern portion 21a and the large main pattern portion 21c within the exterior wall panel 12 is 2 mm. Therefore, the maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main pattern portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main pattern portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12 is 4 mm.

[0060] The maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is the sum of the maximum displacement in the thickness direction D1 of the two exterior wall panels 12 due to manufacturing and construction errors in the thickness direction D1, and the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y within the exterior wall panel 12.

[0061] Consider the case where, in each of two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y is a combination of a small main handle portion 21a and a large main handle portion 21c. In this case, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y within the exterior wall panel 12 is 2 mm. Therefore, the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is 4 mm.

[0062] Consider the case where, in each of two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end main pattern portion 21x and the second end main pattern portion 21y is either a combination of a small main pattern portion 21a and a medium main pattern portion 21b, or a combination of a medium main pattern portion 21b and a large main pattern portion 21c. In this case, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main pattern portion 21x and the second end main pattern portion 21y within the exterior wall panel 12 is 1 mm. Therefore, the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main pattern portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main pattern portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is 3 mm.

[0063] Consider the case where, in each of two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y is a combination of small main handle portion 21a and small main handle portion 21a, a combination of medium main handle portion 21b and medium main handle portion 21b, or a combination of large main handle portion 21c and large main handle portion 21c. In this case, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y within the exterior wall panel 12 is 0 mm. Therefore, the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is 2 mm.

[0064] Thus, when the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y is the combination of the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c, the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is the same as the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main handle portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main handle portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12.

[0065] In contrast, if the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y is not the combination of the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c, the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 will be smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main handle portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main handle portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12.

[0066] In this embodiment, the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y does not include the combination of the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c. Therefore, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 is smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main handle portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main handle portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12. Consequently, the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main handle portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main handle portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 becomes less noticeable.

[0067] [Effects of this embodiment] The effects of this embodiment will now be explained. (1) Multiple main pattern sections 21 and multiple sub-pattern sections 22 are arranged in the width direction D2. This makes it possible to provide an exterior wall panel 12 with a design that emphasizes the width direction D2. The multiple main pattern sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include small main pattern sections 21a, medium main pattern sections 21b, and large main pattern sections 21c, each with a different amount of protrusion from the panel body 20. The multiple sub-pattern sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include small sub-pattern sections 22a, medium sub-pattern sections 22b, and large sub-pattern sections 22c, each with a different amount of protrusion from the panel body 20. This makes it possible to provide an exterior wall panel 12 with a design that has irregularities in the thickness direction D1. Furthermore, when multiple exterior wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction D2, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1 of the exterior wall panels 12, the misalignment in the thickness direction D1 is less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2. Therefore, an exterior wall 11 with excellent design can be provided.

[0068] (2) In the multiple main handle portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y does not include the combination of the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c.

[0069] With this configuration, in two adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main pattern portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main pattern portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 can be made smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the main pattern portion 21 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the main pattern portion 21 of the other exterior wall panel 12. As a result, the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end main pattern portion 21x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end main pattern portion 21y of the other exterior wall panel 12 becomes less noticeable. Consequently, the displacement in the thickness direction D1 of adjacent main pattern portions 21 in the width direction D2 becomes less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2.

[0070] (3) In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y does not include the combination of the small sub-handle portion 22a and the large sub-handle portion 22c.

[0071] With this configuration, in two exterior wall panels 12 aligned in the width direction D2, the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the first end sub-handle portion 22x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end sub-handle portion 22y of the other exterior wall panel 12 can be made smaller than the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the sub-handle portion 22 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the sub-handle portion 22 of the other exterior wall panel 12. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the sub-handle portion 22 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the sub-handle portion 22 of the other exterior wall panel 12 is the sum of the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 of the two exterior wall panels 12 due to manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1 and the maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the sub-handle portions 22 within the exterior wall panel 12. The maximum amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the sub-handle portions 22 within the exterior wall panel 12 is the amount of displacement in the thickness direction D1 between the small sub-handle portion 22a and the large sub-handle portion 22c within the exterior wall panel 12. This makes the misalignment in the thickness direction D1 between the first end sub-pattern portion 22x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end sub-pattern portion 22y of the other exterior wall panel 12 less noticeable. Therefore, the misalignment in the thickness direction D1 between adjacent sub-pattern portions 22 in the width direction D2 between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2 becomes less noticeable.

[0072] (4) The multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include a central sub-handle portion 22m, an upper sub-handle portion 22u positioned above the central sub-handle portion 22m, and a lower sub-handle portion 22d positioned below the central sub-handle portion 22m.

[0073] With this configuration, when multiple exterior wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction D2, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the vertical direction D3 of the exterior wall panels 12, the vertical displacement D3 between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2 becomes less noticeable.

[0074] (5) In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y does not include the combination of the upper sub-handle portion 22u and the lower sub-handle portion 22d.

[0075] With this configuration, in two exterior wall panels 12 aligned in the width direction D2, the amount of vertical displacement D3 between the first end sub-handle portion 22x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end sub-handle portion 22y of the other exterior wall panel 12 can be made smaller than the maximum amount of vertical displacement D3 between the sub-handle portion 22 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the sub-handle portion 22 of the other exterior wall panel 12. The maximum amount of vertical displacement D3 between the sub-handle portion 22 of one exterior wall panel 12 and the sub-handle portion 22 of the other exterior wall panel 12 is the sum of the maximum vertical displacement D3 of the two exterior wall panels 12 due to manufacturing and construction errors in the vertical direction D3 and the maximum vertical displacement D3 between the sub-handle portions 22 within the exterior wall panel 12. The maximum vertical displacement D3 between the sub-handle portions 22 within the exterior wall panel 12 is the amount of vertical displacement D3 between the upper sub-handle portion 22u and the lower sub-handle portion 22d within the exterior wall panel 12. This makes the vertical displacement D3 between the first end sub-handle portion 22x of one exterior wall panel 12 and the second end sub-handle portion 22y of the other exterior wall panel 12 less noticeable. Therefore, the vertical displacement D3 between adjacent sub-handle portions 22 in the width direction D2 becomes less noticeable between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2.

[0076] (6) Multiple sub-patterns 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include sub-patterns 22 with different dimensions in the width direction D2. This configuration improves the aesthetic appearance of the exterior wall panel 12. (7) The boundary between two adjacent sub-handle sections 22 in the width direction D2 is located at a position offset in the width direction D2 with respect to the vertical joint 23 located between two main handle sections 21 aligned in the width direction D2.

[0077] With this configuration, the vertical joint 23 is less emphasized compared to the case where the boundary between two adjacent sub-pattern sections 22 in the width direction D2 is located at the same position as the vertical joint 23 in the width direction D2.

[0078] (8) The secondary handle portion 22 has a secondary handle design surface 220 that intersects with the thickness direction D1. The secondary handle design surface 220 is provided with a recess 24 that extends in the width direction D2. This configuration allows for shading to be created on the secondary handle portion 22, thereby giving it depth and softness. Furthermore, it emphasizes the continuity of the secondary handle portion 22 in the width direction D2.

[0079] (9) The secondary pattern design surface 220 is provided with two recesses 24 spaced apart in the vertical direction D3. The dimensions of the recesses 24 in the vertical direction D3 are different for the two recesses 24 that are aligned in the vertical direction D3. This configuration improves the aesthetic appeal of the exterior wall panel 12.

[0080] (10) The main handle portion 21 has a main handle design surface 210 that intersects with the thickness direction D1. The main handle design surface 210 is an uneven surface. With this configuration, compared to the case where the main pattern design surface 210 is a flat surface, even if there are manufacturing or construction errors in the thickness direction D1 of the exterior wall panel 12, the displacement in the thickness direction D1 between adjacent exterior wall panels 12 in the width direction D2 becomes less noticeable.

[0081] (11) The central main handle portion 21b, the small main handle portion 21a, and the large main handle portion 21c are arranged irregularly. The central auxiliary handle portion 22b, the small auxiliary handle portion 22a, and the large auxiliary handle portion 22c are arranged irregularly.

[0082] With this configuration, when multiple exterior wall panels 12 are arranged in the width direction D2, it becomes less likely that the pattern of the exterior wall 11 will be uneven. (12) The combination of the two recesses 24 provided in the secondary handle portion 22 is different for each secondary handle portion 22. This configuration makes it possible to further improve the design of the exterior wall panel 12.

[0083] (13) The vertical distance D3 between the two recesses 24 provided in the secondary handle portion 22 is different for each secondary handle portion 22. This configuration further improves the aesthetic appearance of the exterior wall panel 12. <Example of changes> The above embodiments are illustrative of possible forms of the exterior wall panels 12 and the building 10, and are not intended to limit their forms. The exterior wall panels 12 and the building 10 may take forms different from those illustrated in the above embodiments. Examples of such forms include forms in which some of the configurations of the embodiments are replaced, modified, or omitted, or forms in which new configurations are added to the embodiments. Examples of modifications to the embodiments are shown below.

[0084] The multiple main pattern sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 may include four or more types of main pattern sections 21 with different protrusion amounts from the panel body 20. For example, if the multiple main pattern sections 21 arranged in the width direction D2 include four types of main pattern sections 21 with different protrusion amounts from the panel body 20, they include a small main pattern section 21a, a first medium main pattern section as a medium main pattern section 21b, a second medium main pattern section as a medium main pattern section 21b, and a large main pattern section 21c. The amount of protrusion of the second medium main pattern section from the panel body 20 is greater than the amount of protrusion of the first medium main pattern section from the panel body 20. The multiple sub-patterns 22 arranged in the width direction D2 may include four or more types of sub-patterns 22 with different protrusion amounts from the panel body 20. For example, if the multiple sub-patterns 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include four types of sub-patterns 22 with different protrusion amounts from the panel body 20, they include a small sub-pattern 22a, a first medium sub-pattern as a medium sub-pattern 22b, a second medium sub-pattern as a medium sub-pattern 22b, and a large sub-pattern 22c. The amount of protrusion of the second medium sub-pattern from the panel body 20 is greater than the amount of protrusion of the first medium sub-pattern from the panel body 20.

[0085] In the multiple main handle portions 21 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y is not limited to the combination in the above embodiment. The combination of the first end main handle portion 21x and the second end main handle portion 21y may be any combination other than the small main handle portion 21a and the large main handle portion 21c, such as the small main handle portion 21a and the small main handle portion 21a, the medium main handle portion 21b and the medium main handle portion 21b, or the large main handle portion 21c and the large main handle portion 21c. Even in this case, the effect (2) of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0086] In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y is not limited to the combination in the above embodiment. The combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y may be any combination other than the small sub-handle portion 22a and the large sub-handle portion 22c, such as the middle sub-handle portion 22b and the middle sub-handle portion 22b, the middle sub-handle portion 22b and the large sub-handle portion 22c, or the large sub-handle portion 22c and the large sub-handle portion 22c. Even in this case, the effect (3) of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0087] The position of the secondary handle portion 22 in the vertical direction D3 may be the same for multiple secondary handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2. Even in this case, at least the effect (1) of the above embodiment can be obtained. The multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 may include four or more types of sub-handle sections 22 that are positioned differently in the vertical direction D3. For example, if the multiple sub-handle sections 22 arranged in the width direction D2 include four types of sub-handle sections 22 that are positioned differently in the vertical direction D3, they include an upper sub-handle section 22u, a first central sub-handle section as a central sub-handle section 22m, a second central sub-handle section as a central sub-handle section 22m, and a lower sub-handle section 22d. The second central sub-handle section is positioned at a position shifted downward relative to the first central sub-handle section.

[0088] In the multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y is not limited to the combination in the above embodiment. The combination of the first end sub-handle portion 22x and the second end sub-handle portion 22y may be the combination of the upper sub-handle portion 22u and the lower sub-handle portion 22d, the central sub-handle portion 22m and the central sub-handle portion 22m, or the lower sub-handle portion 22d and the lower sub-handle portion 22d. Even in this case, the effect (5) of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0089] The dimensions of the sub-handle portion 22 in the width direction D2 may be the same for multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2. Even in this case, at least the effect (1) of the above embodiment can be obtained. The multiple sub-handle portions 22 arranged in the width direction D2 may include two, three, or five or more types of sub-handle portions 22 that have different dimensions in the width direction D2.

[0090] The boundary between two adjacent sub-pattern sections 22 in the width direction D2 may be aligned in the vertical direction D3 with the vertical joint 23 located between the two main pattern sections 21 aligned in the width direction D2. Even in this case, at least the effect (1) of the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0091] The secondary handle design surface 220 of the secondary handle portion 22 does not necessarily need to have a recess 24. Even in this case, at least the effect (1) of the above embodiment can be obtained. The number of recesses 24 provided in the secondary handle portion 22 is not limited to two. The number of recesses 24 provided in the secondary handle portion 22 may be one or three or more.

[0092] The combination of the two recesses 24 provided in the secondary handle portion 22 is not limited to the combination in the above embodiment. • If multiple recesses 24 are provided in the secondary handle portion 22, the dimensions of the recesses 24 in the vertical direction D3 may be the same for multiple recesses 24 aligned in the vertical direction D3.

[0093] • If multiple recesses 24 are provided in the secondary handle portion 22, the combination of the multiple recesses 24 does not have to be different for each secondary handle portion 22. • If multiple recesses 24 are provided in the secondary handle portion 22, the spacing between the recesses 24 in the vertical direction D3 does not have to be different for each secondary handle portion 22.

[0094] In the above embodiment, the dimension from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the most protruding part of the main pattern design surface 210 of the main pattern portion 21 was defined as "the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20," but the embodiment is not limited to this.

[0095] For example, the distance from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the most recessed part of the main pattern design surface 210 of the main pattern portion 21 may be defined as "the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20".

[0096] As another example, the average value of the dimension from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the main pattern design surface 210 of the main pattern portion 21 may be defined as "the amount of protrusion of the main pattern portion 21 from the panel body 20". The main pattern surface 210 may be a flat surface.

[0097] The secondary pattern design surface 220 may be an uneven surface. In this case, for example, the dimension from the outer surface 20b of the panel body 20 to the most protruding part of the secondary pattern design surface 220 of the secondary pattern portion 22 may be defined as the "amount of protrusion of the secondary pattern portion 22 from the panel body 20".

[0098] <Note> This specification discloses the following technologies: [Note 1] An exterior wall panel comprising: a plate-shaped panel body; a plurality of main pattern portions that protrude from the panel body in the thickness direction and are spaced apart in the width direction of the panel body; and a plurality of sub-pattern portions that protrude from the panel body in the thickness direction and are arranged in the width direction, wherein the dimensions of the sub-pattern portions in the vertical direction of the panel body are smaller than the dimensions of the main pattern portions in the vertical direction, and the plurality of main pattern portions and the plurality of sub-pattern portions arranged in the width direction are arranged alternately in the vertical direction, and the plurality of main pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a medium main pattern portion, a small main pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium main pattern portion, and a large main pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium main pattern portion, and the plurality of sub-pattern portions arranged in the width direction include a medium sub-pattern portion, a small sub-pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium sub-pattern portion, and a large sub-pattern portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium sub-pattern portion.

[0099] [Note 2] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, among the multiple main pattern portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end main pattern portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end main pattern portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small main pattern portion and the large main pattern portion.

[0100] [Note 3] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, among the multiple sub-patterns arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-pattern located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-pattern located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small sub-pattern and the large sub-pattern.

[0101] [Note 4] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the plurality of sub-patterns arranged in the width direction include a central sub-pattern, an upper sub-pattern positioned above the central sub-pattern, and a lower sub-pattern positioned below the central sub-pattern.

[0102] [Note 5] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 4, among the multiple sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the upper sub-handle portion and the lower sub-handle portion.

[0103] [Note 6] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the plurality of sub-patterns arranged in the width direction include sub-patterns with different dimensions in the width direction.

[0104] [Note 7] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the boundary between two adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction is provided at a position offset in the width direction with respect to the vertical joint located between two main pattern sections aligned in the width direction.

[0105] [Note 8] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the secondary pattern portion has a secondary pattern design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, and the secondary pattern design surface is provided with a recess that extends in the width direction.

[0106] [Note 9] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 8, the recesses are provided in multiple locations spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the dimensions of the recesses in the vertical direction differ among the multiple recesses arranged in the vertical direction.

[0107] [Note 10] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the main pattern portion has a main pattern design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, and the main pattern design surface is an uneven surface.

[0108] [Note 11] In the exterior wall panel described in Appendix 1, the central main pattern section, the small main pattern section, and the large main pattern section are arranged irregularly, and the central secondary pattern section, the small secondary pattern section, and the large secondary pattern section are also arranged irregularly.

[0109] [Note 12] A building having an exterior wall having multiple exterior wall panels as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 11, wherein the multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction. [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 10...Building, 11...Exterior wall, 12...Exterior wall panel, 20...Panel body, 21...Main pattern section, 21a...Small main pattern section, 21b...Medium main pattern section, 21c...Large main pattern section, 21x...First end main pattern section, 21y...Second end main pattern section, 22...Sub-pattern section, 22a...Small sub-pattern section, 22b...Medium sub-pattern section, 22c...Large sub-pattern section, 22d...Lower sub-pattern section, 22m...Center sub-pattern section, 22u...Upper sub-pattern section, 22x...First end sub-pattern section, 22y...Second end sub-pattern section, 23...Vertical joint, 24...Recess, 210...Main pattern design surface, 220...Sub-pattern design surface, D1...Thickness direction, D2...Width direction, D3...Up and down direction.

Claims

1. A flat panel body, Multiple main handle portions protrude from the panel body in the thickness direction of the panel body and are spaced apart in the width direction of the panel body, Multiple sub-handle portions protruding from the panel body in the thickness direction and aligned in the width direction, Equipped with, The dimensions of the secondary handle portion in the vertical direction of the panel body are smaller than the dimensions of the main handle portion in the vertical direction. The plurality of main handle portions and the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction are arranged alternately in the vertical direction. The plurality of main handle portions arranged in the width direction include a medium main handle portion, a small main handle portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium main handle portion, and a large main handle portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium main handle portion. The exterior wall panel comprises a plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, including a medium sub-handle portion, a small sub-handle portion whose protrusion from the panel body is smaller than that of the medium sub-handle portion, and a large sub-handle portion whose protrusion from the panel body is larger than that of the medium sub-handle portion.

2. The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein, in the plurality of main handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end main handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end main handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small main handle portion and the large main handle portion.

3. The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein, in the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the small sub-handle portion and the large sub-handle portion.

4. The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction include a central sub-handle portion, an upper sub-handle portion positioned above the central sub-handle portion, and a lower sub-handle portion positioned below the central sub-handle portion.

5. The exterior wall panel according to claim 4, wherein, in the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction, the combination of the first end sub-handle portion located at the first end in the width direction and the second end sub-handle portion located at the second end in the width direction does not include the combination of the upper sub-handle portion and the lower sub-handle portion.

6. The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of sub-handle portions arranged in the width direction include sub-handle portions with different dimensions in the width direction.

7. The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the boundary between two adjacent sub-patterns in the width direction is provided at a position offset in the width direction with respect to a vertical joint located between two main pattern sections aligned in the width direction.

8. The aforementioned secondary handle portion has a secondary handle design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the secondary pattern design surface is provided with a recess extending in the width direction.

9. Multiple recesses are provided so as to be spaced apart in the vertical direction. The exterior wall panel according to claim 8, wherein the dimensions of the recesses in the vertical direction differ among a plurality of recesses arranged in the vertical direction.

10. The main handle portion has a main handle design surface that intersects with the thickness direction, The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the main pattern design surface is an uneven surface.

11. The aforementioned main handle portion, the aforementioned small main handle portion, and the aforementioned large main handle portion are arranged irregularly, The exterior wall panel according to claim 1, wherein the middle sub-handle portion, the small sub-handle portion, and the large sub-handle portion are arranged irregularly.

12. An exterior wall comprising a plurality of exterior wall panels as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, A building in which multiple exterior wall panels are arranged in the width direction.

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